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Jfm #2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Lewiston, ME 04240

1665 Main, Lewiston, ME 04240

HUD 811 (disability)

10 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities

Management office: (207) 440-6213Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the management office at (207) 440-6213 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2008
Bedrooms
10 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 90/100 (Apr 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 04240

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,650/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$66,000/yr
Renters in 04240 paying 30% or more of income on rent
52%

Income limits (2026)

Lewiston-Auburn, ME area · median family income $96,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$19,750$32,850$52,600
2$22,550$37,600$60,100
3$27,320$42,250$67,600
4$33,000$46,950$75,100
5$38,680$50,750$81,150
6$44,360$54,500$87,150
7$50,040$58,200$93,150
8$55,720$62,000$99,150

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size04240Wider area
Studio$1,190$1,210
1 bedroom$1,260$1,282
2 bedrooms$1,650$1,677
3 bedrooms$2,080$2,119
4 bedrooms$2,420$2,459

Wider area = Lewiston-Auburn, ME. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 7 nearby ZIPs range from $1,640 (04280) to $1,970 (04252).

Census figures for 04240 (2020–2024 average): median rent $986. Median household income $55,393. 49% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 04240's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Jfm #2?

Call (207) 440-6213 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Jfm #2 in Lewiston, ME 04240. These records do not show openings.

Is Jfm #2 Section 8 housing?

Jfm #2 is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Jfm #2?

Public records list 10 units at Jfm #2 in Lewiston, ME 04240. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Jfm #2?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 04240 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Jfm #2?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Jfm #2 in Lewiston, ME 04240. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Lewiston, ME 04240?

Most income-restricted buildings in Lewiston, ME 04240 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $32,850, and $46,950 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Lewiston, ME 04240?

For many programs in Lewiston, ME 04240, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,850 a year for 1 person and $46,950 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Lewiston, ME 04240?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Lewiston, ME 04240, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lewiston, ME 04240 is $1,650 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Jfm #2 take Section 8 vouchers?

Jfm #2 is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.